Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Support Group
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. Patients with AML usually present with symptoms such as fatigue, bleeding, infection, prompting medical attention. An abnormal blood test reading will then result in further testing in a hospital with a hematologist to determine AML.
Keir's platelets tripled and his neutrophils went up significantly too as did most of his other counts. However, .9 blasts was noted on the blood. The hem/onc at Rush said this was common, something they often see in a fast recovering marrow. I insisted they do a flow cytometry on a new draw because I have close to zero confidence in them at this point.
If anyone else knows anything about this please tell me asap. We are now awaiting our appointment at the U of C and some very strange things happened at Rush which I will detail later.
If anyone else knows anything about this please tell me asap. We are now awaiting our appointment at the U of C and some very strange things happened at Rush which I will detail later.
I did have one blood draw that showed a very small blast percentage and my Hem Onc told me the same thing, that it was due to recovering marrow. I also had some other strange numbers but I cannot remember exactly what, but it also was due to I think they called it " bone marrow remodeling" after chemo. My next draw was fine. Praying for strength and guidance for you and Keir today.
Take Care,
Suzanne
We are all hoping and praying that things will go better for you at either Loyola or U-Chicago. I am convinced that they will, with God's help in giving these doctors insight into being able to deal with all of these complicated factors. -- dave
I have had blasts show in the blood that was explained as results of chemo. Also, prior to my first consolidation, my platelets jumped to 477 above the high parameter. Very ironic because now my platelets are very sluggish and have never been over 96. Praying for good results from keirs tests and appointments.
Blessings
Julie
During marrow recovery, blasts can be seen in the peripheral blood, especially when the recovery is exuberant. What Dave was referring to by the 5% is the percentage of blasts in the bone marrow that is considered the upper limits of normal. Keir's WBC has come up very nicely, with a measly number of blasts. Trust your oncologist, because he is spot on with this one. Do not worry.
We are all awaiting hearing about your progress today. Most of all, remember this...no matter where Keir ends up being treated, he is on the right path and will do well. I think you will soon be able to exhale.
Cliff